Are Sleepovers Finally Over?
By third grade (circa the early 1980s), I was regularly sleeping over at friends’ houses. Birthday slumber parties were common, as well as random Friday nights watching VHS tapes in…
World Sleep Day 2023: 5 Foods You Must Avoid Before Bedtime
World Sleep Day 2023: A good night’s sleep is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep recharges our brains and bodies. When our system rests, it heals and grows stronger.…
Phones Divert Teens’ Attention From Bad Thoughts Before Sleep: Research
According to new Flinders University research, overuse of mobile devices has a bad rap, but one advantage may be their capacity to provide a distraction and improve teens’ ability to…
Don’t Rely on Your Pixel Watch to Wake You Up
Photo: Yasin Hasan (Shutterstock) The best alarm clock is the one on your wrist. Smartwatches can wake you with gentle taps, rather than blaring alarms, resulting in a more peaceful…
Here’s When Your Relationship Needs Separate Beds
Photo: Everett Collection (Shutterstock) Sleeping with your partner in the same bed is synonymous with relationship bliss. Waking up next to the love of your life, cozy cuddles, and sex?…
The Real Ways to Improve Your Recovery From Exercise
Photo: r4films (Shutterstock) Exercise stresses our bodies, which is the whole point—taking on a little extra stress makes us stronger in the long run. But we also need to be…
How to Stop Falling Asleep on the Couch During Movies
I’ve watched the first half of a billion movies. This is how a typical movie night goes for me: After eating too many fries from Rocketbird and washing it down…
Your Guide to Ridiculously Oversize Mattresses
Photo: BearFotos (Shutterstock) You thing a King-sized bed is big? King-sized beds are for amateurs. You might think you’re dominating your sleep cycle, but you can get mattresses in much…
Stop Listening to Sleep Experts
Sleep is an essential part of our biology. Not getting enough of it harms our decision-making skills, our reasoning, even our social interactions. However, sleep has recently become yet another…
How to Choose the Perfect Heated Mattress Pad for You
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cold winter nights, drafty homes, and differing temperature preferences are a recipe for discomfort when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep. A heated mattress…